Double ton delight for Joyce

Essex celebrated a nervy four-wicket win after emerging victorious against LV= County Championship Division Two rivals Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Ryan ten Doeschate played a key role in the win, taking four for 28 as Leicestershire were dismissed for 214 in their second innings and then scoring an unbeaten 37 to help Essex reach their target of 161 with 4.3 overs to spare.

The Holland all-rounder helped Essex recover from 79 for five after sharing in a 66-run stand with captain James Foster (42).